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Lionel Messi delivered once again when it mattered most, providing the decisive cross as Argentina stunned England two goals to one in stoppage time to advance to the World Cup final. Messi earned a nine out of ten rating on the night, and Argentina now have a shot at back-to-back titles against Spain.
The drama didn't end on the pitch, though. Argentina players celebrated by waving a banner reading "the Falklands are Argentine," a direct political statement referencing the long-disputed British Overseas Territory. FIFA has strict rules against political messaging, and the reigning champions are now facing a potential fine from the governing body.
And then there's Jude Bellingham. Already gutted after England's heartbreaking exit, the young star appeared to slap Argentina's twenty-one-year-old defender Valentin Barco in the head following the final whistle. Emotions were clearly running high, but this incident is drawing serious attention and could invite disciplinary review from FIFA.
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